LEARNING MODULE

ETHICS

ACTIVITY 1.4

A. I want you to look for an article in the newpaper and then consider and answer the
following questions:

1. What makes this matter ethics?

This article I’ve found in the internet is about to strictly obey protocols to avoid
COVID-19. It makes this matter ethics because it is based on well-founded standards of right
and wrong that prescribe what humans ought to do, usually in terms of obligations. This
article means what we should stop spreading the virus. The right thing to do is to follow the
protocols such as wearing the mask, social distancing and sanitizing your hand. If you didn’t
follow the right thing, you will get infected of COVID-19.

2. What is your own ethical judgement in this case?

Since this is about the COVID-19 pandemic, I can say that it’s getting worse. Many
people got infected and died, loss of jobs and suffering from hunger. Thus, my ethical
judgement is we should follow the protocols because it is the right thing to do. We should
protect ourselves to avoid the virus. We should also exercise and eat healthy foods.
Everyone must help so that everything will go back to normal.

3. What are your reasons for this judgement?

According to Vergeire (2020), “Prevention is still the most effective intervention

against COVID-19. Huwag po tayong maging kampante. Sa halip, patuloy po tayong maging
responsible. Alagaan po natin ang ating mga sarili, ang ating mga mahal sa buhay at ang iba
pang miyembro ng ating komunidad.” This is why I made this judgement because I can say
from my deepest heart that it is right and it is not just for me, my family and friends but for
the common good.

Source: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1111702